If you are in the motion graphics industry, the Unplugged series is a must. Industry veteran, John Dickinson delivers riveting and highly informative interviews with industry leaders, experts and rising stars. With a specific focus on Adobe After Effects and related software, you’ll learn invaluable insights, inside knowledge, tips and trends.
Jesse Rosten came to my attention last week via his popular Fotoshop by Adobé spot. Jesse is skillful yet modest, with a great eye, loads of heart and a passion for film and motion graphics. In this fun episode of Unplugged discover how Jesse transitioned from the Makeup counter at Walgreens to become a talented, in-demand filmmaker and commercial director.
In the past few years Rob Redman has blasted into recognition as a 3D artist and teacher through his website Pariah Studios and as host of Making It Look Great 8 and 9. In the first half of this revealing interview we discuss how Rob started out and the interesting path he took, including time working for Games Workshop. We follow that with insights from Rob into Making It Look Great 8 and 9 for Cinema 4D.
Links Games Workshop, Adrian Smith, 3D World, MILG 8, MILG9, Plot Device
Sean Mullen heads up the up and coming stock footage website Rampant Design Tools, and has a long history of visual effects work on many popular shows including ER, Six Feet Under and Nip/Tuck. In this interview we discuss how Sean made a start in the industry and how it lead him to where he is now. Read more…
A true Cinema 4D and After Effects genius
In the motion graphics world there is a wealth of inspiring work being created every day, but every so often you discover artists who take the art of motion to the next level. Pierre Magnol “Gkaster” is one such artist, consistently producing breathtaking graphics that most of us can only dream of. Read more…
Who is the man inside the tutorials?
If Video Copilot is the most popular site on the planet for After Effects tutorials, then Sam Loya must be the most recognised tutorial talent. Appearing in dozens of Andrew Kramer’s tutorials sometimes wielding a light sabre or machine gun and other times being blasted to pieces, Sam’s style has given the tutorials a professional edge. In this funny episode, learn more about Sam, his work with Video Copilot and his “love” of sport! Read more…
For over a decade GenArts had a single product – Sapphire – plug-ins for high end systems such as Flame, and in more recent times, After Effects. Recently GenArts has begun to diversify, acquiring Monsters GT from Speed Six, Tinder from The Foundry and Particle Illusion from Wondertouch. In this candid episode I discuss each of these products with GenArt’s Steve Bannerman.
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What is FX Factory and why do you need it?
Noise Industries offers a range of GPU-accelerated plug-ins for After Effects and Final Cut. In this episode Niclas Bahn demystifies the FX-Factory platform and introduces three of the key plug-in packs available from Noise Industries, including FX Factory Pro, MoType and Nodes. Read more…
What are the key new features in After Effects CS5?
After Effects product manager Michael Coleman discusses the amazing new Roto Brush tool and other standout features in After Effects CS5. Read more…
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